Monthly Archives: November 2022

Borgia: The Byword of Libertinism and Nepotism

Posted on November 20, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Pope Alexander VI (1431 – August 18, 1503) Now, ordinarily, I wouldn’t bother with Middle Ages popes, but this one kind of stands out from the rest. Obviously, his birth date and time are unknown, so I have only a … Continue reading →

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When Windsor Castle was Almost Completely Destroyed

Posted on November 20, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Windsor Castle Fire (November 20, 1992) It’s hard to believe this happened 30 years ago. It proved to be a turning point in Elizabeth II’s UK tax strategy. The government paid for the restoration, and the Queen started paying taxes. … Continue reading →

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And Just in Case You’re Feeling Smug about Winter

Posted on November 19, 2022 by cdsmiller17
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We All Have a Bit of Magick in Us

Posted on November 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Aleister Crowley (October 12, 1875 – December 1, 1947) Up until now, I have avoided this individual, like the plague. It’s not hard to work out why: he personified ‘evil’. But, as always, when you actually look at the person, … Continue reading →

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Proof of “Peace in Our Time”

Posted on November 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Deja and Chants

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We (Finally) Have Lift-Off

Posted on November 16, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Artemis I Launch (November 16, 2022) It took some time to get it right, but (so far) it’s going without a hitch. But is there trouble ahead? That Yod, pointing at Mars, formed by inconjuncts to the Sun and Pluto, … Continue reading →

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Subtle Clue? She’s “Home Alone” Too

Posted on November 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Enola Holmes 2 (2022) I know, I know, I’ve hinted at the anagram Enola being “Alone” in reverse before. So, what do I think of this second instalment? Not much: I was bored by the fifteen-minute mark. Obviously, I am … Continue reading →

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And The Results Are (Not Quite) In…

Posted on November 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The 2022 American Midterm Elections It’s a very nebulous business, predicting elections. Obviously, the pundits got it wrong, but Michael Moore didn’t. Also, Cash Peters looked at a lot of individual races, and although he never sees who wins or … Continue reading →

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In Dreams, a Lychee is Not a Lychee; It’s…

Posted on November 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Stephen Lecce (November 26, 1986) My mind is playing pun tricks on me again, mainly because I’m not particularly interested in looking at a minor politician in the Ontario Parliament. But the Universe must have a different purpose, here. So, … Continue reading →

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Meet Our Latest Addition:

Posted on November 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Deja (September 18, 2022)

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